RECYCLE - bike project

Cycling is getting more popular - it's a great way to exercise, increase your independence, access new opportunities and improve your physical & emotional wellbeing.

It really doesn’t have to be expensive or painful to enjoy better physical & mental health. Our vision is to support, empower and enable local people – particularly young people and vulnerable people in our community - to build their own bike from scratch using the frames, parts and tools donated to us.

We expect this to take some 2-4 months of working a few hours a week and we know building your own bike has a really positive impact on emotional and physical wellbeing.

Young people tell us mental health is one of the biggest issues facing them and their friends; as well as the stigma faced by those dealing with emotional issues.

This project allows us all to improve our mental and physical health and address negative stigma.

JOIN US / HELP US… Enjoy fixing & repairing things? and want to help the local community? Why not volunteer with the YMCA Recycle project

YMCA enables young people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive